Man arrested for possessing 'Molly'

NEW BEDFORD — Police arrested a city man on charges of possessing eight grams of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a "club drug" commonly called "Molly."

NEW BEDFORD — Police arrested a city man on charges of possessing eight grams of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a "club drug" commonly called "Molly."

Nathan Dias, 24, of 34 Milford St. was arrested Monday evening after members of the city's Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau searched the North End house, according to police. The eight grams of MDMA seized at the house were found inside a stereo system and have a street value of approximately $1,600, police said.

The search warrant was obtained after an investigation for several months by Detective Shawn Robert, police said. MDMA is a designer drug or "club drug" that is more potent than ecstasy.

Dias was arraigned Tuesday in New Bedford District Court on charges of illegal possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance, according to police.